Plumbing and Furnace Repair in Anacortes, WA
Plumbing and Heating Service in Anacortes
It’s pretty easy to take a home’s plumbing system for granted. In most cases, Anacortes, WA homeowners don’t have a lot of plumbing problems, but when a problem does occur, it’s important to touch bases with an expert to better understand what you’re facing. With advice from the pros, it’s easier to determine how to proceed. Here are a few things to consider when plumbing issues arise.
Pipes Don’t Last Forever
The types of plumbing lines used in homes have changed over the years, but all plumbing systems have one thing in common: they have a finite lifespan. Obviously, some materials will last longer than others, but no material used for plumbing will last indefinitely.
For years, galvanized pipes were used for water supply lines. However, those pipes deteriorated from the inside, leaving homeowners with major issues before they knew a problem was developing. If your home still has galvanized supply lines, ask a professional plumber to inspect the system.
Later, copper became popular, and it’s still a good option, but even copper lines experience deterioration over time. If your home’s copper plumbing is over twenty years old or if you’ve experienced leaks in the past, consider having a plumber check the system to determine if problems are developing.
Plastics are common, with different types of plastic now commonly seen in both supply and drain lines. One material used in the past was polybutylene. That material proved to be problematic and was recalled several years ago. However, there are still homes that have this material.
Other plastics have been used with varying degrees of success. Some tend to become brittle over time, which can lead to cracks and, of course, leaks. PEX is a newer type of plastic that’s gained in popularity. Ask our team of experts if your home’s plumbing lines should be inspected, especially if those pipes are older.
Sewer Lines Need Respect
Plumbing experts all agree that Sewers & Drains don’t get the respect they deserve. People tend to put things down their drains that shouldn’t be there. That leads to clogs that can be difficult to clear. Grease and a variety of paper products tend to find their way into home sewer lines, and those materials create major headaches for property owners.
Another issue commonly seen is home sewer lines leading to septic systems or municipal sewer lines being crushed by vehicles. Delivery and service trucks are often driven over yards to make it easier to load and unload items. That’s okay if there are no water, sewer, or utility lines buried in the area. If damage to underground lines occurs, the repairs can be costly. Never drive over areas where many types of utilities are buried. It’s just not worth the risk.
Servicing or Repairing Appliances
Today’s homes use several appliances that require water. Most of them are at the end of a line, which means it’s relatively easy to shut off the water supply to the appliance without disrupting the remainder of the home. Water Heaters are different. They cannot be serviced or replaced without creating a major inconvenience for the home’s occupants.
That’s why routine water heater maintenance shouldn’t be ignored. Water contains minerals that tend to separate out and cling to the interior of a water heater. If a system is never flushed and cleaned, damage to the water heater will occur and shorten the appliance’s life. We always recommend maintaining water heaters on a regular schedule.
If your water heater does fail, take the time to ask questions and review the different replacement options now available. Our team works with property owners to determine which type and size of water heater will best meet a specific home’s needs.
Comfort Appliances Need Regular Servicing to Avoid Problems
Heating & Air conditioning systems are used throughout the year. While our weather isn’t severe, no one wants to live through cold or hot days without a fully functioning HVAC system. As a rule, we suggest all cooling and heating appliances are serviced at least once per year.
Some property owners don’t feel they need to schedule routine service, as their appliances are newer. To an extent, that’s true. We don’t see any major issues developing with newer comfort appliances, but they still need cleaning and adjustments to ensure they function efficiently.
Some family members may suffer from respiratory conditions, and that’s another reason to schedule routine services. When systems are dirty, respiratory issues tend to become worse as dust is circulated through the home. Simply changing filters will help to some degree, but there are other precautions to take when one or more family members have respiratory problems.
AC Repair is commonly needed during the summer. However, the majority of emergency repair situations could have been avoided by having the system inspected and serviced before the hot weather arrived. While Anacortes doesn’t experience a lot of hot days, our humidity tends to make any hot weather difficult to bear. If your AC system hasn’t been maintained recently, now is a good time to contact the LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating team to schedule an appointment.
Inspections Always Make Sense
We recommend homeowners schedule routine inspections of their plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Not every home has the same needs, so we’ll always discuss your home’s systems, their age, and prior problems when recommending a maintenance or inspection schedule.
Inspection services are not expensive, and we’re dedicated to working with our clients to make sure all plumbing systems and comfort appliances perform properly. In most instances, maintenance or minor repairs will be all your home’s systems need. However, if major issues are identified, we’ll take the time to explain what the issues are and how they can be addressed.
Many Anacortes property owners are also seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprints and keep their energy bills low. We’ll gladly work with property owners to determine where energy savings can be made. Again, many solutions will be simple and cost little. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our team today.
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Working hard on a bathroom clog. Have a clog? Need rooter service? Call us for the best service and best equipment in your neighborhood. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Main sewer clog- hydro jetting in progress. This commercial business was dealing with a main sewer line that was backed up and causing a mess. They called their local super hero plumbers for fast professional service. Getting this business up and running fast! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Pull and reset American standard toilet with a brand new wax ring. Leak repair experts! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating
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Working on an American Standard toilet lekaing from the base.
Plumber working on a clogged toilet. Call LaVergne Plumbing and Heating today for all your unclogging needs!
Removing a gas line that is no longer needed
Leak detection and repair. Waste and overflow line is leaking. PVC drain from the upstairs bathroom. Have a leak or notice a wet spot in your ceiling? Call your nearby plumbers at LaVergne's!
Leaky outdoor faucet repair. Replacing the bad faucet with a new Woodford hose bibb. LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Kitchen sink clog with garbage disposal repair. Need a plumber close to you? Call your local plumber at LaVergne's Plumbing and Heating.
Main line sewer clog with a clean out access for easy access. Clearing drains is what we do! When you want the best~ Local super hero service. LaVergne's!
Working on a water leak coming from a Woodford antifreeze hose bibb.
Best equipment out there! Spartan machinery. Clogged kitchen sink repair. Don't settle for a box store snake- have the professionals clear your drains with the top of the line auger! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating. Same day service
Have you inspected your hot water tank lately? This customer's expansion tank has sprung a leak and that can compromise the entire water heater system. Have a leaking hot water tank? Do not let a small leak fool you- prevent a disaster and call the best local plumbers at LaVergnes!
Leaky Delta shower head repair and bathroom sink leak repair. Got a leak? Call your neighborhood plumber at LaVergnes.
Your drinking water is important! When is the last time you had your well water tested? This customer has some contaminates in their water and we are working on upgrading the system and installing a high end filtration with a full flush. Need your well inspected? Unsure about your water quality? We can help- You expert well pump plumbers at LaVergnes
Old boiler system repair- split system no hot water- troubleshooting and repair in progress! Have an old system- trust the experts at LaVergnes for all boilers great and small new and old!
Yearly furnace tune up- have you had your furnace maintained for the year? Call us to schedule your heating expert today!
New wolverine brass garbage disposal install! High quality and great professional plumbing materials! When you want the best-call your local plumber at LaVergnes!
Main Line Clog! Everything is backing into the shower and creating unnecessary stress. When you have a clog-call the super hero plumbers at LaVergne's!
Noritz on demand system repair. Tune up and parts replacement. Professional quality plumbing for our valued customers! Going to have this unit running at top performance!
Main sewer line clog with cast iron pipes. We specialize in old plumbing, cast iron, clay, and PVC. Have a clogged line? Call your 5 star local plumbers- LaVergnes! Spartan auger- top of the line equipment.
Water heater replacement in progress! New AO Smith electric hot water tank replacement. Had a bad leak and we are able to get a new one installed same day! Five star plumbers! LaVergne Plumbing and Heating.
Is your Navien system not working properly? Call our plumber and we will help.
Your plumber near by is saving another customer from no hot water. Repalcing a Reliance tank over 10 years old. Call us today!
We value our repeat customers. Favorite plumber working on replacing a leaking washing machine hot and cold water line box. We are your local leak experts! Family plumber at LaVergne's!
We love working in this weather! Sump pump installation and water erosion repair. This customer has been dealing with flooding in his crawlspace and around the foundation which can cause major damage. Call your experts for all your water flooding needs!
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Emergency Plumbing Service! Main line clog with sewage flooding at a local business. Have an emergency plumbing need? Don't panic-call your local super hero plumbers at LaVergne's!
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We love helping with remodel plumbing projects. Working hard on a shut off valve, aerator install, pedestal sink install, and dishwasher for a butler pantry. Have some projects? We can help!
Replacing a Dual Outlet Sink-top Air Switch for a garbage disposal and instant hot water dispenser for a customer near you! We do it all. Call our plumbers today!
Emergency water line leak repair! Water damage with some stress and a mess but we are here to help! Repairing leaks, cleaning up, and sheetrock repair in progress! Have an emergency plumbing need? Call us! We are ready to help
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Using the best equipment to unglogged a sewer main line.
Kitchen sink, dishwasher, with air gap clog repair. No one wants to deal with a flooded kitchen. If your drains are running slow-call us to help restore flow before it floods and becomes a disaster!
New ADU garage building in progress with plumbing and sewer work needed. We can help with the mother in laws or alternative dwelling units. Sewer, water, and expertise available to you!
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TOTO Toilet repair in progress! Have a toilet that runs intermittently or flushes on its own? We can help! Call your local favorite super hero professional plumber!
We love replacing burst hot water tanks. This one cracked right down the middle! Gas hot water tank replacement. Expert professional plumbers serving your neighborhood!
